The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 13,600
€ 19,900
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S is 10.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
59.6
65.6
73.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
65.6 in
Width
68.9 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
59.6 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
148.8
100.4
159.6
148.8 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
13.46 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
K13
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.41 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
529 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
621 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
77.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
77.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
